| Boxing day restaurant 22:36 - Dec 23 with 2849 views | northants |
Hi, hope you can help me with some local knowledge please?
Travelling down for the Oxford game from Rugby with the wife so would like to take her somewhere "nice" to eat as a thank you for coming with me.
Tried to book bistro on the Quay but they are not open on boxing day....
Now worried about other places not opening....any advice gratefully received on where will be open to dine on boxing day evening of a decent standard to impress Mrs Northants!? |  | | |  |
| Boxing day restaurant on 04:13 - Dec 24 with 2625 views | northants |
Staying at Premier Inn quayside and will be having a couple of beers before the game so central ipswich really. Heard the waterfront area is nice so looking forward to walking around and possibly dining here but anywhere mid to upper range in Central Ipswich would get me some points in the bag! | | | |
| Boxing day restaurant on 06:40 - Dec 24 with 2534 views | DJR |
A group of 16 of us are going to the Arbor House at lunchtime. It's not that from the centre.
https://www.thearborhouse.co.uk/ |  | | |
| Boxing day restaurant on 06:41 - Dec 24 with 2527 views | franz_tyson |
Why do you need to thank her? You've given her the best Christmas present possible in a 0-0 home draw with Oxford. |  | | |
| Boxing day restaurant on 07:17 - Dec 24 with 2464 views | northants |
| Boxing day restaurant on 06:41 - Dec 24 by franz_tyson |
Why do you need to thank her? You've given her the best Christmas present possible in a 0-0 home draw with Oxford. |
Ha ha I was thinking the same but a posh meal is my insurance policy if it goes a bit "wycombey"! | | | |
| Boxing day restaurant on 07:18 - Dec 24 with 2467 views | iamatractorboy |
I've always been disappointed with the Bistro to be honest (not always been my choice to go there). 'The Waterfront', further along the, erm, waterfront, is superior in my opinion. Mariners (the boat) is also very good. I was also very impressed with Cult Cafe for a cooked brekkie so that may be worth a shout for a later meal, although not sure if it hits the 'nice' criterion. Well, it is 'nice', but I mean is it posh enough. If curry counts as nice then you can't go far wrong with Zaika, which is slightly off the waterfront but easily walkable. Takayama (also off the waterfront) is also meant to be very nice, which is like an upmarket, independent Wagamama (sorry if anyone bristles at that comparison!).
All this being said, I have absolutely no idea if any of these will be open on Monday, so this could all be the square root of b*gger all use to you!
Enjoy the game and your trip! | | | |
| Boxing day restaurant on 08:01 - Dec 24 with 2387 views | WestStanderLaLaLa |
| Boxing day restaurant on 04:13 - Dec 24 by northants |
Staying at Premier Inn quayside and will be having a couple of beers before the game so central ipswich really. Heard the waterfront area is nice so looking forward to walking around and possibly dining here but anywhere mid to upper range in Central Ipswich would get me some points in the bag! |
Salthouse hotel |  |
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| Boxing day restaurant on 08:12 - Dec 24 with 2360 views | dickie |
I'd go with this, my two experiences there were good and it definitely has the swank factor | | | |
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| Boxing day restaurant on 08:56 - Dec 24 with 2287 views | Fixed_It |
100% this if 'impressing' is important. Never been disappointed there, and location/ambiance are great. |  |
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| Boxing day restaurant on 09:16 - Dec 24 with 2253 views | jeera |
One thing we're getting from this is the Salthouse let's anyone in. |  |
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| Boxing day restaurant on 11:05 - Dec 24 with 2044 views | northants |
| Boxing day restaurant on 09:16 - Dec 24 by jeera |
One thing we're getting from this is the Salthouse let's anyone in. |
Ha you're right there, a venue is only as good as the standard of clientele allowed to attend....to vaguely quote the marx brothers!
Some great shouts so far so thanks to all...Will call a couple of venues later | | | |
| Boxing day restaurant on 11:23 - Dec 24 with 2006 views | northants |
| Boxing day restaurant on 09:16 - Dec 24 by jeera |
One thing we're getting from this is the Salthouse let's anyone in. |
Ha you're right there, a venue is only as good as the standard of clientele allowed to attend....to vaguely quote the marx brothers!
Some great shouts so far so thanks to all...Will call a couple of venues later | | | |
| Boxing day restaurant on 11:59 - Dec 24 with 1889 views | Harlestonblue |
Take a walk around the Waterfront, I am sure thtere must be something open. | | | |
| Boxing day restaurant on 12:12 - Dec 24 with 1862 views | northants |
ðŸ‘ðŸ‘..Pass me the divorce papers! 🤣 | | | |
| Boxing day restaurant on 13:22 - Dec 24 with 1743 views | Portman_Pie |
Bistro on the quay closed ages ago. Over a year ago. It’s been taken over and is a mere shadow of its former self. Went once expecting a meal at the bistro, greeted by the new decor and ownership - and have never been since. Used to be a regular lunch per game meal at the bistro, but would t ever go there again since it changed name, ownership and menu. | | | |
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